Today gave departing co-host a sendoff to Hoda Kotb, with tributes and messages that ran throughout the first two hours, and even the appearance of Kermit the Frog to sing “Rainbow Connection.” Kotb announced last year that she was stepping down as co-host of the show.

The 'Freaky Friday' star gushed over Kotb, thanking her 'for being such a shining example to all of us of what’s really important.'

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TODAY anchor Hoda Kotb's final day is here, and in addition to farewells from her colleagues, special guests wanted to wish her well.